PC requirements

Subnautica 2 System Requirements

Subnautica 2 needs at least Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, 16 GB RAM and Geforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Subnautica 2 minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10/11 Windows 11
Processor Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Memory 12 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 6GB Geforce RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 8GB
DirectX Version 12 Version 12
Storage 50 GB available space 50 GB available space
Additional notes Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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Playing on a handheld instead? Players report Subnautica 2 as Platinum on Steam Deck and Linux.

Other platforms

Subnautica 2 is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Subnautica 2 on PC

Can my PC run Subnautica 2?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Subnautica 2 need?
50 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.